Instructions:
Chain 24, slip stitch to form a loop, chain 1, do not turn.
Round 1: HDC in each chain around, slip stitch – 24 HDCs.
Round 2: Chain 2, 2 DC in 2nd space from chain, 2 DC in each space around 23 times, DC in ch space, slip stitch to top of chain. – 48 DC
Round 3-13: Chain 2, * 2 DC in each space between each v-stitch (2 DC) from previous row, repeat from * 23 times, DC in the same as the chain space, slip stitch to top of chain. – 48 dc
NOTE: That does NOT mean EACH space. Rounds 3-13 are NOT increase rows. This is a V-STITCH.
Round 14-16: Chain 1, using the 3rd loop only (behind the stitch- VIDEO below) HDC in each around, slip stitch – 48 HDC
Finishing: Slip stitch, fasten off, and weave in your ends.
To make a full Beanie: You can HDC2TOG (hdc decrease) around for the next 1 or 2 rows depending on the height you want and weave it together like this!

Check your gauge or check the size of the hat in the pattern. Yes, my son wore a 24″ hat when he was 2 years old. That is a big and tall size. Your family’s heads vary. Always check the gauge and pattern to be sure you are doing it exactly like I do. Same yarn… same tools…

Great pattern thanks so much for sharing! I would share the hat but not sure how to do that here, but I will be posting my finished hat on my page https://www.facebook.com/Davinasdesigns/ where I have also shared your link to your website.

No, Ma’am. This is not an increase row. You need to work 2 double crochets between each set of 2 double crochets from the previous row to double the count. You will do that 23 times. Then, you end with a double crochet in the same as the chain space to complete the last set of 2 double crochets together. Each [2 dc] creates a v-stitch like you see in the pic. Hope this helps!

Woah! That’s beyond big-n-tall which is 24″. You will definitely need to change something, but without working it up, I wouldn’t be able to help right this moment. The best thing to do is go by the gauge which tells you how many stitches and rows per inch. If your gauge is the same as mine, you’ll hit it spot on!

Hi, Elizabeth! This is not an increase row. You need to work 2 double crochets between each set of 2 double crochets from the previous row to double the count. You will do that 23 times. Then, you end with a double crochet in the same as the chain space to complete the last set of 2 double crochets together. Each [2 dc] creates a v-stitch like you see in the pic. Hope this helps!

I THINK (which can get me in trouble) that this pattern is so forgiving that if I needed it to be a little bigger, or smaller, it would be pretty easy to do. Once I caught on to where you were telling me to work, it has been easy. My granddaughter doesn’t have hair this long. Do you thing I could start with a small circle and HDC, increasing until I got to the place yours picks up and then go forward from there? I am making my DIL one like this and could make granddaughter a matching one, but closed on top.

Thank you so much for this pattern, it’s simple, but so pretty. I changed it up a little because I wanted a thicker hat and used Loops and Threads Charisma (bulky). 10 rounds of dc instead of 13 made it long enough and I used most of one skein. I also did 24 sc around a ponyholder to start. It turned out great! Thanks again!! ????

I’m having a little trouble with rows 3 on. I got the increases in row 2 (and a few extra somehow so I had 50 stiches). Then I skipped every other stitch for row 3 and it looks like I have fewer stiches again. I could go through each loop now. But am I missing a chain stitch between the 2 dcs?

You’ll see in my Special Stitches section that my v-stitch is not created by a chain. It is merely the pressure of placing 2 more stitches between them and pushing them apart. Otherwise, your hat would be too lacy. Feel free to email me a pic of your progress so I can help!

Hi! I can now make this hat without looking at the patron after only making two of them. It is AWESOME! My only question is… I am using red heart with love and a K hook and these are super tight on me. Any suggestions? Thanks!! Love all your patterns!

I was reading all the comments and had to laugh. They clearly are new to reading crochet patterns. I made this hat for a Christmas present and love it. Your instructions are very easy to follow and I made the hat without any difficulties. Thank you for posting the pattern. I really appreciate the time you spent designing it and thank you for allowing us to view it free of charge. Merry Christmas!

Great pattern! I love the V stitch. It gives it a nice look. I thought this pattern was very “easy peasy” indeed! I have to tell you that you have great patience with some of the people who are telling you that your pattern is difficult and wrong! I am going to make probably six or eight of these for Christmas. Thanks for sharing your pattern for free!

I just finished this pattern for your messy bun hat. It is adorable and so easy! I made this for my daughter in a Jade color and she is so excited! Now, she wants me to make one for her friend!
Thank you so much for the pattern and the easy directions! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hugs!

Glad you got it! (I cannot do a video at this time, but the closeup will help anyone else who has this question. You’ll see that 2 double crochets go between 2 of the previous row. The image is very clear.) 🙂 Thanks!

Once I figured out that I needed to read you special stitches to make this item, everything went smoothly and I am obsessed with this Easy Peasy Messy Bun pattern. I have made three so far and working on a scarf to match one of them.

I have really enjoyed this pattern.. So easy to do for a quick gift. I have made 4 in just a couple of hours. The pattern was very easy to read and simple to do. I can make it now without reasing the pattern

I want to chime in with a few of the last commenters and say this was a great pattern and indeed “easy peasy.” I had no issues when making it. Most patterns start with a definition of special stitches, just as yours with your way of making the V-stitch, and you explained how to work it into the pattern…I don’t understand people telling you it’s wrong. But enough of that. ???? Thank you for creating such unique and fun patterns. I found this hat first and was reading through the pattern and saw the “seashore hat” and made that one first ( I submitted a pic via your form on the website.) I have just a few rows/rounds left on this one and I’ll take a pic to show you. I’m so grateful for crochet artists like you that take the time to create patterns and offer them free of charge. Thank you for all your hard work, it is appreciated!! Merry Christmas!

Thank you, Stephanie! I’ll be doing another series of You Made This! and I’m hoping to add your hat as well. I’ve had so many entries that it’s hard to keep up, but it’s exciting. Thank you again for your kind words.

I was on the”how do you make this pattern for adults” bandwagon. I made the first one and it was child size. The second one I decided to add rows and it didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to bith using a J needle. Then I decided to quit being soo cheap and buy a K needle and follow the pattern 🙂 It made a huge difference. It worked up fast and beautiful. Took me almost 30 minutes to make one. Thanks for the pattern I love it soo much I’ve already made 3 for my friends and they love it too.

Hi I just want to say I found this pattern easy and I am no pro. I have already made 3 for family and another 3 to sell for charity events I put on. I will be making at least one a day for a whike as it is enjoyable to make. To all the people who are so rude, I say use your common sense. I have adjusted where necessary to make for teens, o a p and me 🙂
Thank you for allowing us to do this free of charge
I am sorry people can be so offensive, I think it is great, easy to follow & video instructions too.
I have also added buttons or croche flowers and crochet up the hole for my mum who loves it at 93.
Thank you so much xxx

Joann ~ Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m so glad the pattern has worked out so well for you!
I do my best to assist others and it can be a challenge; but, I do have to remind myself that even the best professors have a hard time communicating with their students. Even the best of friends cannot comprehend how the other styles her hair.
Your note is very uplifting. Thank you!

Fantastic free pattern that could easily be sold for at least $5. To all the ‘new’ crochet pattern readers ~ don’t ever feel like you’re no good at crochet or that you’ll never ‘get it.’ Even professional crochet artists and designers were new at some point! Just keep practicing and when someone mentions that they ‘had to laugh at the comments’ because you’re a newbie, fugettaboutit! Just don’t give up and soon it’ll just CLICK. I promise.